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Xiaomi TV Box S 2nd Gen 4K 2023 vs Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K 2026

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Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)

Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)

  • Runs Google TV.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 8 GB storage in this version.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • 142 g.
KSh 9,000In Stock
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)

  • Runs Vega OS 2.0.
  • 8 GB storage in this version.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • MediaTek MT8698E processor.
  • 1 GB RAM.
KSh 10,500Out of Stock
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Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)KSh 8,590
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxKSh 8,500
Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDKSh 9,000
Apple TV 4K 3rd GenKSh 20,500

Our quick verdict

Choose the Xiaomi TV Box S 4K if you want more memory (2 GB RAM), Dolby Vision HDR and a lower price (KSh 1,500 less). Choose the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K if you want Dolby Atmos audio.

Software

Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
Runs Google TV
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
Runs Vega OS 2.0

Memory

Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
2 GB RAM
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
1 GB RAM

Connections

Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
Bluetooth 5.2
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3

Performance

Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
MediaTek MT8698E processor

Video & HDR

Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
4K output with Dolby Vision
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
4K output

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi TV Box S 4K

  • More memory: 2 GB RAM.
  • Dolby Vision HDR.
  • Lower price: KSh 9,000 (KSh 1,500 less).
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

  • Dolby Atmos audio.
  • Wired Ethernet port.

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Xiaomi TV Box S 4K

  • 2 GB RAM.
  • 8 GB storage.
  • Google TV.
  • Bluetooth 5.2.
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor.
  • 4K output with Dolby Vision.
  • Dolby Audio.
  • HDMI 2.1 ×1.
  • Bluetooth voice remote.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

  • 1 GB RAM.
  • 8 GB storage.
  • Vega OS 2.0.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3.
  • MediaTek MT8698E processor.
  • 4K output with HDR10.
  • HDMI passthrough: Dolby Atmos.
  • HDMI 2.1.
  • Redesigned Fire TV Remote.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
BrandXiaomiAmazon

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 5.2Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 5.3 + BLE
PortsHDMI 2.1 ×1; USB 2.0 ×1; audio output ×1; DC power input ×1HDMI 2.1; USB-C 2.0; optional Ethernet adapter
Casting / Network FeaturesChromecast built-inMiracast display mirroring; linked Echo device for hands-free Alexa

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Brand / ModelXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen, 2023)Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (3rd Gen, 2026); AFTCR001
Streamer TypeTV box / streaming media player4K streaming stick
Operating SystemGoogle TVVega OS 2.0
Processor / GraphicsCPU: quad-core Cortex-A55; GPU: ARM Mali-G31 MP2SoC: MediaTek MT8698E; CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 1.7GHz; GPU: ARM G310 V2, up to 500MHz
Memory / StorageRAM: 2GB; Storage: 8GBRAM: 1GB LPDDR4-3733; Storage: 8GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Maximum Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps
HDR / Video FeaturesDolby Vision; HDR10+HDR10; HDR10+; HLG
Video Decoding / CodecsHEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP8; VP9; MPEG-1/2/4AV1; HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP8; VP9; H.263; MPEG-2/4

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Audio Features / FormatsDolby Audio; DTS-HDHDMI passthrough: Dolby Atmos; Dolby Digital; Dolby Digital Plus; DTS; DTS-HD; MPEG-H

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Streaming / Smart FeaturesGoogle Assistant; Google Play apps; Netflix, Prime Video and YouTubeAlexa; Fire TV apps; Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+
Remote / Voice ControlBluetooth voice remote; Google Assistant; infrared TV power and volume controlRedesigned Fire TV Remote; Alexa voice control

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the BoxDevice: 95.25 × 95.25 × 16.7 mm; 142 g; Black. In the box: TV Box S (2nd Gen), remote, power adapter, HDMI cable and manualPower: USB-C with Direct Power from a compatible TV USB port. Included: Fire TV Stick 4K (3rd Gen) and Fire TV Remote

Similarities

  • Both stream in 4K.
  • Both offer 8 GB of storage.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both use Cortex-A55 (processor / graphics).
  • Both use HDR10 (HDR / video features).

In summary

Choose Xiaomi TV Box S 4K for more memory.

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